The It List: CHANEL Crocodile Embossed Metallic Calfskin Mules

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The product: CHANEL Crocodile Embossed Metallic Calfskin Mules

Why we love it: Before the CHANEL pre-fall Metiers d’Art show last December, the French fashion house announced it would no longer use exotic animal skins such as crocodile, lizard, snake and stingray in its designs. The declaration also included a ban on fur, though the company had already begun to phase out the material from many of its designs.

So the creations that were showcased in the Métiers d’Art Paris-New York 2018/19 collection, said to be inspired by both Ancient Egypt and New York City, offered fashion fans a first glimpse at what the house’s designs would look like without the use of exotic skins. And, now, shoppers have a chance to purchase them.

Select pieces from the Métiers d’Art Paris-New York collection have launched in Canadian boutiques, many featuring a faux-crocodile print. The styles are crafted by artisans using smooth calfskin, which is then manipulated to look remarkably similar to the real material. While the new take on exotic adorns a variety of accessories, ranging from classic handbags to dramatic, knee-high boots, it’s these chic gilded mules that caught our eye.

The slip-on style, which boasts a small heel complete with tiny hieroglyphics, would add a touch of elegance and interest to any outfit — from jeans, a T-shirt and blazer, to a chic pleated skirt.

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